In this episode of Let's Combinate, host Subhi Saadeh discusses the significance of audits as a key appraisal activity and draws parallels with personal self-assessment inspired by Peter Drucker's book, 'Managing Oneself.' He emphasizes the value of understanding one's learning style and values in personal development. Subhi delves into the different types of audits, including internal, second-party, and third-party audits, and explains their unique purposes and importance. The episode highlights the relevance of audits in maintaining quality and compliance in the pharma and medical device industries, while also offering best practices for effective audit management. Subhi invites listeners to use audits as a tool for growth, safety, and success. 00:00 Introduction 00:12 'Managing Oneself' by Peter Drucker 00:55 Key Quotes from the Book 03:33 Connecting Audits to Self-Improvement 04:37 Understanding Audits 06:55 Types of Audits 10:27 Best Practices in Auditing 12:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee. For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.